Entries by Rédaction Africanews

Jamaica reels from catastrophic hurricane Melissa as Black River lies in ruins /in /by

The coastal town of Black River, described by the Jamaican government as Hurricane Melissa's "ground zero," lies devastated after one of the most powerful Atlantic storms on record tore through the island, claiming at least 19 lives and leaving a trail...

UN Security Council backs Morocco’s Western Sahara plan in divisive vote /in /by

The United Nations Security Council voted Friday to extend the mandate of its Western Sahara mission (MINURSO) for one year, while formally endorsing Morocco's autonomy plan as the sole basis for resolving the decades-old conflict, a move that has shar...

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan wins re-election by 97.66% /in /by

Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been re-elected with a staggering 97.6% of the vote, the electoral commission announced Saturday, following a contentious election marked by the absence of major opposition candidates, reported low voter turn...

Cotswold park welcomes Markus, a rare white rhino calf /in /by

A rare and celebrated birth has brought joy to the Cotswold Wildlife Park in England, where a new white rhinoceros calf is captivating visitors and keepers alike.

Amnesty international demands transparency amidst protest violence /in /by

Tanzania is facing a severe political crisis as post-election protests have turned deadly, with opposition groups claiming hundreds killed amid an internet blackout and military deployment following Wednesday's contentious vote.

Mali’s fuel shortage sparks urgent advisories from Western countries /in /by

The Malian capital is facing a dual crisis of severe fuel shortages and a wave of foreign advisories to leave the country, creating what local journalists describe as a “psychosis” among residents who feel trapped by deteriorating security and economic...

Opposition leader’s call for shutdown already observed in northern city /in /by

Opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary urged people to observe a three-day nationwide "ghost town" election protest from Monday.

United Nations rights office alarmed by killings in Tanzania protests /in /by

The main opposition party claims about 700 people have been killed by security forces in election-related in protests across the country.

Macron’s great lakes peace push falters amid gunfire and skepticism over Goma airport plans /in /by

Experts say that while the aid injection and infrastructure plans are welcome, they must be matched by genuine diplomatic breakthroughs and credible frameworks — not just big announcements.

Cameroon on edge amid protests following disputed election /in /by

Longtime president, Paul Biya, was declared winner of the presidential poll which opposition leaders say was rigged.